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Living in
Gardere.
Gardere is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Gardere
Gardere is a community of 12,130 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $55,409, median rent runs about $1,157 per month, and median home values are around $243,300. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Gardere at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
25.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
35.3%
Foreign-Born
17.0%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
+6.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.0% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Gardere: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gardere, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (44.7%), and 21.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.8%
of residents
65 and Older
5.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
23.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Gardere
In Gardere, rent runs 9% above the LA average, and home values are 12% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,620
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Gardere
Unemployment in East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Gardere, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Gardere: East Baton Rouge Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
East Baton Rouge Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
Gardere is about 3% of East Baton Rouge Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Gardere Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Gardere residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gardere, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Regional airport · few flights421k passengers boarded in 2025
- 57 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Gardere, runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
255
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,546.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
East Baton Rouge County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Gardere, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Hail | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 42 | Excessive Heat | $190,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Flash Flood | $345,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $250.3M |
| 2020 | 9 | Hail | $10.2M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $945,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Flash Flood | $120,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
East Baton Rouge Parish, county-wide
Gardere is about 3% of East Baton Rouge Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Gardere, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
181
per year
Moderate Days
183
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
East Baton Rouge Parish, county-wide
Gardere is about 3% of East Baton Rouge Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gardere has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 5.82" |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 4.65" |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 4.38" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 4.89" |
| May | 84°F | 65°F | 5.60" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 6.54" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 4.74" |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 6.09" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 4.45" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.20" |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 3.95" |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 5.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gardere
Uninsured
13.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gardere's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Baton Rouge
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Baton Rouge
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education30.8% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Gardere
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gardere (within 15 miles)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
5.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,594 students · in-state tuition $12,551 · 71% graduate · median earnings $64,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University and A & M College
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,519 students · in-state tuition $9,958 · 36% graduate · median earnings $47,186 (10 yrs after entry)
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
3.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 821 students · in-state tuition $16,553 · 47% graduate · median earnings $63,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University Law Center
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 607 students · median earnings $47,186 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gardere
Gardere has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
69 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
70 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayCities Near Gardere
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Gardere FAQ
Is Gardere, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Gardere's median rent is $1,157/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,409/year. Median home value is $243,300.
Is Gardere, Louisiana safe?⌄
Gardere is policed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 255 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2546 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gardere, Louisiana?⌄
East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Gardere, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gardere, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Gardere is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,157/month and median household income is $55,409/year. The median home value is $243,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gardere, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Gardere is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from